2024–25 Asian Le Mans Series Explained

The 2024–25 Asian Le Mans Series will be the thirteenth season of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's Asian Le Mans Series. It is the fourth 24 Hours of Le Mans-based series created by the ACO, following the American Le Mans Series (since merged with the Rolex Sports Car Series to form the United SportsCar Championship), the European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship. The six-event season will begin at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang on 6 December 2024 and will conclude at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on 16 February 2025.[1]

Calendar

The calendar for the 2024–25 season was announced on the official website 22 April 2024. The first two races will be held at the Sepang International Circuit in December 2024, before moving to United Arab Emirates at the Dubai Autodrome in Dubai and Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in February 2025.[1]

The season will comprise six four-hour length races, run on the three circuits.

RndRaceCircuitLocationDate
14 Hours of Sepang Sepang International CircuitSepang, Selangor, Malaysia7 December 2024
28 December 2024
34 Hours of Dubai Dubai AutodromeDubailand, Dubai, UAE8 February 2025
49 February 2025
54 Hours of Abu Dhabi Yas Marina CircuitYas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE15 February 2025
616 February 2025
Map of circuit locations

Entry list

LMP2

All cars in the LMP2 class use the Gibson GK428 V8 engine and Michelin tyres.

Entrant/TeamCarDriversRounds
DKR Engineering[2] Oreca 07align=center rowspan="3" 3 Laurents Hörr[3] 1–2
Georgios Kolovos1–2
Job van Uitert1–2
Proton CompetitionOreca 07align=center rowspan="4" 11 Mathias Beche[4] 1–2
Alexander Mattschull[5] 1–2
Jonas Ried1–2
Paul LanchereTBC
align=center rowspan="3" 22 Tom Dillmann1–2
Vladislav Lomko1–2
Giorgio Roda1–2
Algarve Pro RacingOreca 07align=center rowspan="3" 20 Olli Caldwell[6] 1–2
Kriton Lendoudis1–2
Alex Quinn1–2
align=center rowspan="3" 25 Malthe Jakobsen[7] 1–2
Michael Jensen1–2
Valerio Rinicella1–2
Nielsen RacingOreca 07align=center rowspan="3" 24 Nicky Catsburg[8] 1–2
Matt Bell1–2
Naveen Rao1–2
RD Limited[9] [10] Oreca 07align=center rowspan="3" 30 James Allen[11] 1–2
Fred Poordad1–2
Tristan Vautier1–2
AF CorseOreca 07align=center rowspan="3" 50 Patrick Byrne1–2
Jeremy Clarke1–2
Olivier Pla1–2
align=center rowspan="3" 83 François Perrodo1–2
Alessio Rovera1–2
Matthieu Vaxivière1–2
Pure Rxcing[12] Oreca 07align=center rowspan="3" 91 Louis Delétraz1–2
Harry King1–2
Alex Malykhin1–2

LMP3

All cars in the LMP3 class use the Nissan VK56DE 5.6 L V8 engine and Michelin tyres.

Entrant/TeamCarDriversRounds
Graff Racing[15] Ligier JS P3207 Alexander Bukhantsov[16] 1–2
Danial Frost1–2
James Winslow1–2
RLR MSportLigier JS P320align=center rowspan="3" 15 Nick Adcock1–2
Ian Aguilera1–2
James Dayson1–2
Bretton RacingLigier JS P320align=center rowspan="3" 26 Theodor Jensen1–2
Dan Skočdopole1–2
Jens Reno Møller1–2
Inter Europol CompetitionLigier JS P320align=center rowspan="3" 34 Daniel Ali[17] 1–2
Tim Creswick1–2
Douwe Dedecker1–2
align=center rowspan="3" 43 Steve Brooks1–2
Mikkel Kristensen1–2
Kévin Rabin1–2
Ultimate[18] Ligier JS P320align=center rowspan="3" 35 Stéphane Lémeret1–2
Matteo Quintarelli1–2
Bence Válint1–2
High Class RacingLigier JS P320align=center rowspan="3" 49 Anders Fjordbach1–2
Seth Lucas1–2
Mark Patterson1–2

GT

Entrant/TeamCarEngineDriversRounds
Climax Racing[20] Mercedes-AMG GT3 EvoMercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V82 Ralf Aron[21] 1–2
Elias Seppänen1–2
Zhou Bihuang1–2
14 Lucas Auer1–2
Ling Kang1–2
Lü Wei1–2
Dragon Racing[22] Ferrari 296 GT3Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbo V68 Todd Coleman[23] TBC
Aaron TelitzTBC
TBATBC
88 Giacomo AltoèTBC
Nicola MarinangeliTBC
Marco PulciniTBC
GetSpeed Performance[24] Mercedes-AMG GT3 EvoMercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8align=center rowspan="3" 9 Anthony Bartone1–2
Steve Jans1–2
Fabian Schiller1–2
Manthey RacingPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-610 Antares Au[25] 1–2
Klaus Bachler1–2
Joel Sturm1–2
Manthey 1st Phorm92 Ryan Hardwick1–2
Richard Lietz1–2
Riccardo Pera1–2
Car Collection MotorsportPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-6align=center rowspan="3" 12 James Kell[26] 1–2
Bashar Mardini1–2
Nico Menzel1–2
align=center rowspan="3" 21 Alex Fontana1–2
'Hash'1–2
Yannick Mettler1–2
Winward Racing[27] Mercedes-AMG GT3 EvoMercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V816 Maro Engel1–2
Viktor Shaytar1–2
Sergey Stolyarov1–2
81 Jules Gounon1–2
Gabriele Piana1–2
Rinat Salikhov1–2
BlackthornAston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EvoAston Martin M177 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V819 Jason Ambrose1–2
Claude Bovet1–2
David McDonald1–2
Absolute Racing[28] Ferrari 296 GT3Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbo V623 Carl Bennett1–2
Gregory Bennett1–2
Chris van der Drift1–2
Optimum MotorsportMcLaren 720S GT3 EvoMcLaren M840T 4.0 L Turbo V827 Andrew Gilbert[29] 1–2
Benjamin Goethe1–2
Fran Rueda1–2
77 Tom Gamble[30] 1–2
Tom Ikin1–2
Morgan Tillbrook1–2
Conquest RacingFerrari 296 GT3Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbo V628 Manny Franco1–2
Davide Rigon1–2
Massimiliano Wiser1–2
AF Corse51 Riccardo Agostini1–2
Cédric Sbirrazzuoli1–2
Custodio Toledo1–2
82 Conrad Laursen[31] 1–2
Charles-Henri Samani1–2
Nicolás Varrone1–2
Prime Speed Sport[32] Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2Lamborghini DGF 5.2 L V1042 Nick Foster1–2
Jono Lester1–2
René Heremana Malmezac1–2
Car Guy RacingFerrari 296 GT3Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbo V657 Esteban Masson[33] 1–2
Daniel Serra1–2
Yudai Uchida1–2
Takeshi KimuraTBC
Kessel Racing74 Dustin Blattner1–2
Dennis Marschall1–2
Ben Tuck1–2
Proton CompetitionPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-6align=center rowspan="3" 60 Matteo Cressoni1–2
Alessio Picariello1–2
Claudio Schiavoni1–2
Iron Dames[34] align=center rowspan="3" 85 Sarah Bovy1–2
Michelle Gatting1–2
Célia Martin1–2
Tsunami RTPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-679 Fabio Babini1–2
Daniel Gaunt1–2
Johannes Zelger1–2
Origine Motorsport[35] [36] Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)Porsche M97/80 4.2 L Flat-687 Yuan Bo1–2
Laurin Heinrich1–2
Leo Ye Hongli1–2
Earl Bamber MotorsportAston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EvoAston Martin M177 4.0 L Twin-Turbo V889 Brendon Leitch1–2
Marco Sørensen1–2
Anderson Tanoto1–2
2 Seas MotorsportMercedes-AMG GT3 EvoMercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V896 Ben Barnicoat1–2
Anthony McIntosh1–2
Parker Thompson1–2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kilbey. Stephen. 23 April 2024. Asian Le Mans Series Reveals Six-Race 2024/25 Calendar. 23 April 2024. Dailysportscar.
  2. News: Second Manthey Porsche Boosts 2024/25 Entry to 45 Cars. Klein. Jamie. 8 October 2024. Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. 8 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Asian LMS - DKR Engineering dévoile sa livrée et son équipage. Endurance-Info. fr. 20 November 2024. 20 November 2024.
  4. Web site: 42 Car Grid For Sepang Asian Le Mans Series Opening Weekend. Dailysportscar. Goodwin. Graham. 21 November 2024. 21 November 2024.
  5. Web site: Les brèves du lundi 2 décembre. Endurance-Info. fr. 2 December 2024. 2 December 2024.
  6. Web site: Algarve Pro Racing Names Lentoudis, Quinn & Caldwell For Asian Le Mans. Dailysportscar. Kilbey. Stephen. 19 November 2024. 19 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Algarve Pro Racing Confirm Crew For Asian Le Mans Series. Dailysportscar. Goodwin. Graham. 21 November 2024. 21 November 2024.
  8. Web site: Nielsen Confirms Asian Le Mans Series Drivers. Dailysportscar. Kilbey. Stephen. 14 November 2024. 14 November 2024.
  9. Web site: Asian LMS - Poordad et Vautier chez Romain Dumas Limited. Endurance-Info. fr. 8 October 2024. 8 October 2024.
  10. Web site: L'Oreca 07 / RD Limited pour l'Asian Le Mans Series montre ses couleurs. Endurance-Info. fr. 22 October 2024. 22 October 2024.
  11. News: Allen Completes RD Limited's Debut LMP2 Lineup. Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Euwema. Davey. 20 November 2024. 20 November 2024.
  12. Web site: Pure Rxcing Partners With TF For LMP2 Expansion. Dailysportscar. Kilbey. Stephen. 24 September 2024. 24 September 2024.
  13. Web site: Inter Europol Outlines IMSA & Asian Le Mans Plans. Dailysportscar. Goodwin. Graham. 2 September 2024. 2 September 2024.
  14. Web site: Pas de LMP2 pour Inter Europol Competition en Asian Le Mans Series. Endurance-Info. fr. Mercier. Laurent. 15 November 2024. 15 November 2024.
  15. Web site: GRAFF Returns to Asian Le Mans Series in LMP3. 18 July 2024. Asian Le Mans Series. Automobile Club de l'Ouest. 18 July 2024.
  16. Web site: Graff signs winning trio for Asian Le Mans Series. Endurance-Info. en. 24 October 2024. 24 October 2024.
  17. Web site: Inter Europol Confirm Asian Le Mans Series LMP3 Crews. 20 November 2024. Goodwin. Graham. Dailysportscar. 20 November 2024.
  18. Web site: Stéphane Lémeret complète l'équipage Ultimate, AF Corse en soutien. Endurance-Info. fr. 29 November 2024. 29 November 2024.
  19. Web site: Eurasia Set For Asian Le Mans Series Return. 27 July 2024. Goodwin. Graham. Dailysportscar. 27 July 2024.
  20. Web site: New Teams set to enter Asian Le Mans Series in 2024-2025. Endurance-Info. 26 August 2024. subscription. 26 August 2024.
  21. Web site: Les brèves du mercredi 20 novembre. Endurance-Info. fr. 20 November 2024. 20 November 2024.
  22. Web site: Dragon Racing Add Asian Le Mans Series To 2024/ 2025 Plans. Goodwin. Graham. 10 September 2024. Dailysportscar. 10 September 2024.
  23. Web site: Dragon Racing Confirm Asian Le Mans and Gulf 12 Hours Crews. Dailysportscar. Goodwin. Graham. 29 November 2024. 29 November 2024.
  24. Web site: Bartone, Jans, and Schiller to Compete in Asian Le Mans Series. Endurance-Info. 10 September 2024. subscription. 10 September 2024.
  25. News: Au, Hardwick in Manthey GT3 Lineup. Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Euwema. Davey. November 18, 2024. November 18, 2024.
  26. Web site: Car Collection startet mit zwei Fahrzeugen in der Asian Le Mans Series. Car Collection Motorsport. de. 20 November 2024. 20 November 2024.
  27. News: Winward to Make Series Debut With Two-Car Mercedes Effort. Euwema. Davey. 26 August 2024. Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. 26 August 2024.
  28. Web site: Father and son duo Gregory Bennett and Carl Bennett pair up for 2025 Asian Le Mans Series. 11 November 2024. RTD Media. 11 November 2024.
  29. Web site: Goethe joins Gilbert and Rueda for 2024/25 Asian Le Mans Series campaign. Optimum Motorsport. 20 November 2024. 20 November 2024.
  30. Web site: Tillbrook, Ikin and Gamble complete Optimum Motorsport's #77 Asian Le Mans Series lineup. Optimum Motorsport. 20 November 2024. 20 November 2024.
  31. Web site: Samani avec Varrone et Laursen en Asian Le Mans Series chez AF Corse. Endurance-Info. fr. 8 November 2024. 8 November 2024.
  32. Web site: Asian LMS Notebook: RD Limited Drivers, EBM Double Duty. Dailysportscar. Goodwin. Graham. 14 October 2024. 15 October 2024.
  33. Web site: Blattner Switches to Ferrari as Part of Kessel GT3 Lineup. Sportscar365. John Dagys Media. Euwema. Davey. 19 November 2024. 19 November 2024.
  34. Web site: Iron Dames Confirmed For Asian Le Mans Series Debut. Dailysportscar. Goodwin. Graham. 8 October 2024. 8 October 2024.
  35. Web site: Laurin Heinrich chef de file de Origine Motorsport en Asian Le Mans Series. Endurance-Info. fr. 8 November 2024. 8 November 2024.
  36. Web site: La Porsche / Origine Motorsport montre ses couleurs pour l'Asian Le Mans Series. Endurance-Info. fr. 12 November 2024. 12 November 2024.

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